How to get from Oakton Station to Depaul University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Oakton Station to Depaul University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to Depaul University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

68min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #604| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oakton Station to Depaul University by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 226, UP-NW and BLUE LINE

To get from Oakton Station to Depaul University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 226 bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

70min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #604| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakton Station to Depaul University

The distance between Oakton Station, Chicago and Depaul University, Chicago is approximately 19.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton Station to Depaul University by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oakton Station

Oakton Station is located at Oakton Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Oakton St.

Train stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Oakton St
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Forest Ave
  • Oakton St & Times Dr

Public transit stations close to Depaul University, Chicago

Depaul University is located at 1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & Dearborn (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Depaul University:

  • Jackson-Blue
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Jackson (Red)

Bus stations close to Depaul University:

  • Jackson & Dearborn (East)
  • Dearborn St & Jackson Blvd (Drop Off Only)
  • Dearborn & Jackson (North)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Oakton Station to Depaul University by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 226, UP-NW and BLUE LINE

To get from Oakton Station to Depaul University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 226 bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

70min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #604| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton Station to Depaul University?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakton Station to Depaul University?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 226, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton Station and Depaul University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton Station to Depaul University?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Lee/Oakton station near Oakton Station in Des Plaines to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Depaul University station near Depaul University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton Station to Depaul University by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Oakton Station in Des Plaines and Depaul University in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton Station to get to Depaul University?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Lee/Oakton stop near Oakton Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton Station and Depaul University?

    Get off the bus at the Depaul University station, which is closest to Depaul University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Oakton Station to Depaul University?

    The ride from Oakton Station to Depaul University costs $6.55.

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